Trail Runs in North Carolina — 2026

There are 38 trail runs in North Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the Run Stubborn 25k and 50k in Fayetteville on March 14. North Carolina trail runs run primarily March through May.

OUTLAST CHARLOTTE

Sat, Mar 14 · Concord, NC Concord

6 Hour Challenge

From $80 Open Closing Soon

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Harmony Run 5K

Sat, Mar 14 · Cameron, NC Cameron

Harmony Run 5K

From $35 Closed

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Run Stubborn 25k and 50k

Sat, Mar 14 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Run Stubborn 25kRun Stubborn 50k

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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OUTLAST BLUE RIDGE

Sat, Mar 21 · Mill Spring, NC Mill Spring

6 Hour Challenge

From $80 Open Closing Soon

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Harepin Hustle Trail Run

Sat, Mar 21 · Morrisville, NC Morrisville

10K+ (7.3 miles)Half Marathon

From $55 Open Closing Soon

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Frogman 5K Trail Run

Sat, Mar 21 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Virtual 5k5k Trail Run OnlyStroller Child Participant (Only 5 and under)

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Cliffs Of The Neuse Trail Run & Hike

Sat, Mar 21 · Seven Springs, NC Seven Springs

4 Mile Run4 Mile Hike8 Mile Run +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon 35 spots left

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Hickory 5K Series

Sat, Mar 28 · Hickory, NC Hickory

Easter Egg Scramble 5KTrick or Trot 5KRuff, Ruff, Run 5K & Dog Festival +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Cedarock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon/Half Relay

Sat, Apr 11 · Burlington, NC Burlington

5K10KHalf Marathon Relay +1

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Haw River Island Ramble

Sat, Apr 11 · Graham, NC Graham

Rambler Loop (1.2 Miles Un-timed)Competitor Race (3.6 Miles Timed)

Closed 35 spots left

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Mountains-to-Sea Trail 12M & 50K Challenge

Sun, Apr 12 · Durham, NC Durham

12-Mile50-KM

From $50 Open

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Spring 2026 Trail Training

Tue, Apr 21 · Winston Salem, NC Winston Salem

Trail Training

From $110 Open Closing Soon

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Owls Roost Rumble

Sat, Apr 25 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

4 Mile - Virtual4 Mile Run/Walk4 Mile - Economy Package +5

From $33 Open

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Philosopher's Way Trail Runs - 10 mile and 7 kilometer

Sun, Apr 26 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

PWTR 7 kilometer runPWTR 7 kilometer run (self-timed -- run on your own, between 4/28 and 5/5, on the race course)PWTR 10 mile run (self-timed -- run on your own, between 4/28 and 5/5, on the race course) +1

From $45 Open

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Moonlight Bootlegger 5k - Greensboro, NC

Sat, May 2 · Pleasant Garden, NC Pleasant Garden

5k - Under 215K Ruck5k +1

From $20 Open

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The Bear Crawl OCR 2026

Sat, May 16 · Morganton, NC Morganton

One Mile Cub Crawl Fun RunTwo Mile Cub Crawl Competitive RaceThree Mile Open 8:30 am Start +6

From $20 Open 25 spots left

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Zen Squirrel Trail Run

Sat, May 16 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

2 Mile5 Mile10 Mile

From $37 Open

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Walk The Line - 24 hours for our First Responders

Fri, May 22 · Seven Springs, NC Seven Springs

3 hour Individual6 Hour Individual12 Hour Individual (night start time) +4

From $46 Open 33 spots left

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Good Hops 5k'ish Beer Run 2026

Sat, Jun 20 · Carolina Beach, NC Carolina Beach

Good Hops Brewing Beer Run 2026

From $30 Open

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Common Rush Trail Run

Sat, Jul 18 · New Hill, NC New Hill

5 Mile10 Mile

From $45 Open

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Dark Horse Trail Series (26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)

Sat, Aug 22 · Mill Spring, NC Mill Spring

Dark Horse 10kDark Horse Half MarathonDark Horse Marathon

From $25 Open

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Twin Anchors Copperhead Beer Relay 20K and Beer Mile

Sat, Aug 22 · Hampstead, NC Hampstead

Donut MileBeer Mile Clydesdale and AthenaBeer Mile Men and Women Open +6

From $35 Open

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Cane Creek Mtn Trail Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Snow Camp, NC Snow Camp

10KHalf Marathon

From $60 Open

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Viewpoint Endurance Challenge 24Hr. 12Hr. 6Hr. 3hr.

Sat, Oct 17 · Whittier, NC Whittier

6 Hr24 Hr12 Hr +1

From $50 Closed

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Deerfly Trail Race

Sat, Oct 17 · Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville

Lil Pup 6k (Dogs only)6KBig Dog 11K (Dogs only) +1

From $17 Closed 5 spots left

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Monster Dash

Sat, Oct 17 · Carolina Beach, NC Carolina Beach

Monster Dash

From $25 Closed

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Rootrock Trail Run - 5K/10K/Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 17 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $45 Open

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Triple Lakes Trail Race

Sat, Oct 24 · Greensboro, NC Greensboro

Half Marathon - Virtual1/2 Marathon1/2 Marathon Ruck +11

From $0 Open

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The Fuzzy Peach Trail Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Jacksonville, NC Jacksonville

Kids 1-Mile Option (includes kids pack)5k Option1-Mile Walk +1

From $15 Open

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Birds of a Feather Trail Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

2 Mile Fun Run (untimed)5K10K +1

From $32 Open

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High Country Turkey Trot 5K & 10K

Thu, Nov 26 · Boone, NC Boone

5K Timed RaceFun Run/Walk10K Timed Trail Race +1

From $30 Closed

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Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon and 7.5 Miler NC

Fri, Nov 27 · Snow Camp, NC Snow Camp

Virtual 7.5 Mile7.5 Mile - Economy Package7.5 Mile - Ruck +5

From $33 Open

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Turkey Chase

Sat, Nov 28 · Cary, NC Cary

5KVirtual 5K10K +6

From $0 Open

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Leftovers Trail Run

Sat, Nov 28 · Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill

5K10K

From $38 Open

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Shakori 40 Running Festival

Fri, Dec 4 · Pittsboro, NC Pittsboro

4 mile Open Race40 mile Individual40K Individual Open +4

From $25 Open

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Run At The Rock - 5K/10K/Half Marathon

Sat, Dec 12 · Burlington, NC Burlington

5K10KHalf Marathon

From $55 Open

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Southern Tour Ultra

Fri, Jan 15 · Wilmington, NC Wilmington

50 Mile Age Graded RelayPRE-PURCHASE 50 MILE TEAM50K +2

From $55 Closed 72 spots left

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Mighty Mountain Run - 5k 10K

Sat, May 11 · Sophia, NC Sophia

Mighty Mountain Run - 5KMighty Mountain Run - 10K

From $35 Closed

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